Mekong Delta Discovery Tour from Ho Chi Minh
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
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Travel to the heart of the Mekong Delta on this small group adventure tour from Ho Chi Minh City. You'll board a private longtail boat, experience the diversity of the Mekong waterways first hand as you explore fish farms, exotic fruit farms and dine on traditional Mekong Delta food.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 6 years
For this tour, we can cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarians, vegans and gluten free. Please provide this information at least 24-hours prior to your travel date. Unfortunately, we are not able to cater for any other dietary requirements that are not listed above.
For Lunch you can expect set menu (Elephant Ear fish, Vietnamese pancake (known as Bánh Xèo), Mekong Lobsters, Mekong sour soup and Braised pork in coconut juice with quail eggs served with rice)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
We will meet our guide there and escape the city for a tour of the Mekong Delta, where you'll see what life is like beyond the urban centre of the south.
My Tho
Upon arrival into My Tho, we board our private boat for a cruise on the Mekong River. Then board a private boat and begin your cruise along the mighty Mekong River. Stop-off at a fish farm to gain an insight into one of the biggest industries of the region. Your expert local guide will take you to a nearby island, where you can stroll through the gardens and sample tropical fruits. Continuing to another island in the Mekong Delta, learn more about another cottage industry–coconut candy. Visit a factory and learn how this sweet is made.
What‘s Included
Travel by Xe Loi (motorised cart), and visit a bee farm
Board on a private boat and cruise on the Mekong River (Entrance Fees are included)
See how local coconut candy is made and taste a coconut drink
Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
Join the Local English speaking guide
Feast on Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant (set menu)
Visit an island with lush tropical gardens and sample tropical fruit
Take a 2.5 hours ride with private transportation to the city of My Tho
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Private Tour
Small Group Tour
Reviews
1,446 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun day trip out of the city
N621CZalexm,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00My friend and I had a great day with Nina as our tour guide. Luckily, it was just the two of us, so we enjoyed a private tour experience. Nina mentioned this time of the year can be a bit quieter as it's just after Lunar New Year - which made the experience even more enjoyable. We started the day at 8am meeting near the Opera House, and were escorted by a private van to the islands (about a 1.5 hr journey). From there, we rode a small boat to various islands where we saw how locals live, visited a honey farm and learned how coconut candy is made. A tuk-tuk then took us inland to a house where lunch was provided (included in the price). After lunch, a riverboat took us down the canal back to our original boat, and we headed home. We left around 1:30pm and returned at around 3pm. It was a great day, easy and relaxing. If you're looking to explore something different from the markets and the city, this is a fantastic option. Nina provided us with some helpful ptions of what to do on our day off. The tour cost about $90 AUD pp. Some tips were expected along the way, which came to around $20 in total.
Single day sample of south vietnam life
RobRoseM66,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nina was a warm, friendly and knowledgeable guide for our day trip. We were able to experience a sample of life as it is lived! The food was also incredible! Would recommend.
Beautifull trip to mekong delta
duyguy801,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Mekong Delta tour was really beautiful and well organized. Our guide Ashley was simply amazing! She was always in a great mood, explained everything clearly, and took very good care of the group. We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend this tour.
Amazing !
christinarW9431RF,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great tour short and sweet but you get to see another part of Vietnam! Thank you Ashley for being an amazing tour guide :)
Good
Escape26376588309,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Overall it’s nice. Nice scenery, learned a lot. Thanks our tour Ashley
MeKong Delta Review
Wander427090,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ashley was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and helpful. I really enjoyed the tour.
Must do day tour in Saigon
D8992JFkarenk,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ashley was great and knowledgeable!
Around the Delta
r0umian,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a super inclusive and interesting experience, we stopped at different islands along the river,tasted some local stuff and heard a lot about the crafts and lives of people!
A great Mekong experience with Urban Toursl
X1927LKgavins,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We jad a fantastic experience of the Mekong Delta with a warm and knowledgable host Nina. We travelled pm a wooden ferry boat to several islands including exotic local fruits, flowers, fish, and lunch with a spring roll demonstrative. After a lunch we jumped on a small wooden paddle boat which took us to the ferry boat and across the Mekong back. We avoided the usual tourist congestion and felt special. Nena made us feel very relaxed.
Life from the Mekong delta
cherylgK8433GA,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After the intensity the Cu Chi tunnels yesterday , today could not have been more different. Nina (perfect guide )was an absolute star – warm, cheerful and full of fascinating information. She made the whole journey along the Mekong feel effortless. We cruised the river, stopping across four islands, visited a beehive for honey tea, watched coconut candy being made, bumped along the village by tuk-tuk, and tasted beautiful fresh fruits along the way. Finished with delicious Mekong Delta food and very happy memories of a wonderful day.
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